Senior Citizen Deals and Discounts
Money-Off Offers for Active Seniors, Baby Boomers and Older Adults
Mar 11, 2008
Some perks of growing older include terrific deals and discounts. Some of these deals start as young as 50 years. Even baby boomers will be wise to begin asking when and if senior discounts, like those following, apply to them.
America the Beautiful: National Parks and Federal Recreational Lands Pass
A Lifetime Senior Pass costs only $10 (regular price: $80 annually). Amazingly, this $10 deal buys a lifetime of natural enjoyment for U.S. citizens or permanent residents age 62 or over.
The pass grants access to, and use of, Federal recreation sites charging an Entrance or Standard Amenity fee. The pass admits the pass holder plus 3 adults to Federal recreation sites that charge an Entrance or Standard Amenity fee (Children under 16 are admitted free). The America the Beautiful Senior Pass also provides a 50% discount (to the pass holder only) on some "Expanded Amenity Fees," such as camping, swimming, boat launch, and specialized interpretive services.
Previous National Parks Passes, Golden Access and Golden Age Passports will still be honored. Only paper Golden Age and Access Passports may be exchanged free of charge for new plastic passes mentioned earlier.
(Free lifetime passes are available for U.S. citizens or permanent residents with documented permanent disabilities.)
Banking Discounts for Baby Boomers and Seniors 50+
Many people don’t know that banks often give special deals and discounts to those 50+. Possible benefits may include free or discounted checks, preferred rates on certain loans and lines of credit, unlimited check writing and free or discounted identity protection.
One should ask at one's own financial institution and also consider the Bank of America Advantage for Seniors (55+), SunTrust Select 50 Checking (50+), and Wachovia Crown Classic Banking and Access Fifty Checking (50+).
Senior Deals from Stores
It is a good idea to call stores ahead of time, as policies may vary. One must often ask to get discounts.
- Ace Hardware typically offers a 10% discount to people 55 years of age and older.
- Home Depot offers AARP members a 4% discount on gift cards purchased through the AARP web site.
- KB Toys Grandparent's Reward Program for ages 50+ get 10% off their entire purchase on Tuesdays.
- Hollywood Video offers those age 60+ a 10% discount on rentals and purchases everyday.
- Kohls Stores offer a 15% discount to those ages 62+ one day a week.
- Goodwill Stores generally offer a 10% (over 60 years old) senior discount one day of the week.
- Supercuts salons offer $2 off a haircut for clients 60+.
Travel Discounts for Senior Citizens
Many travel discounts may be found using AAA or AARP cards.
- Amtrak offers travelers (62 years +) 15% off on on most Amtrak trains and a 10% discount on a North America Rail Pass, to see the U.S. and Canada.
- Hyatt offers up to 50% off at participating hotels for travelers, ages 62+.
- Motel 6 offers a 10% discount at many locations for ages 60+.
Please check all the above discounts, as they may change or vary by area. Also see Retirement Planning for Seniors.
The moral of the story is always ask for a discount. Age and wisdom should be honored and all those deserving of a deal should be able to use it to save money.
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